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Smurfette principle

Smurfette principle noun: the practice in fiction, such as in film and television series, of including only one woman in an otherwise male ensemble.

Noun

the Smurfette principle

  1. The practice in fiction, such as in film and television series, of including only one woman in an otherwise male ensemble.

Smurfette principle meaning in Persian

Smurfette principle in Persian

practice
اصل اسمورفت

Origin of Smurfette principle

Named after the character Smurfette, the only major female character in The Smurfs. Coined by Katha Pollitt in 1991.

Questions about Smurfette principle

What does Smurfette principle mean?
Smurfette principle means the practice in fiction, such as in film and television series, of including only one woman in an otherwise male ensemble.
What is Smurfette principle in Persian?
Smurfette principle in Persian is اصل اسمورفت. See Smurfette principle meaning in Persian.
What part of speech is Smurfette principle?
Smurfette principle is a noun.

Words near Smurfette principle in the dictionary

  1. Smurf turf
  2. smurfable
  3. smurfed
  4. smurfer
  5. smurfers
  6. Smurfette principle
  7. smurfier
  8. smurfiest
  9. smurfing
  10. smurfs
  11. smurfy

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